Folk Poetry
Do you like to write? Have you ever been curious about a creative writing workshop? Come join us in an engaging, hands on class where participants explore poetic expression through writing, collaboration, and peer feedback. We will experiment with form, language, different media, and voice while exploring our own style as poets. We will be exploring our minds in various ways through writing prompts such as blackout and object poetry, as well as ekphrasis and a collaborative piece, all within a supportive and thoughtful workshop setting. There will be prompt resources to take home to keep the magic alive!
Itinerary: During the class, you’ll have the opportunity to listen, reflect, write, and share. We’ll discuss the role of language and writing in folk craft traditions, and explore the ways in which writing and creating in community enhances the experience of poetry. A variety of lecture, individual writing time, and group response will create the structure for this class.
Meet Your Instructor:
Maddy Weist
Maddy Weist is a writer and poet with a strong passion for the community that comes from a creative space. She is a recent graduate of Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism and English. She has since come back home and writes for the Record-Eagle Newspaper in Traverse City. She regularly writes poetry and non-fiction. She likes to write about the vulnerabilities of life and the natural world.
Class Details:
Where is the class held?: This class will be held at Green Door Folk School in Cedar, MI, a place that so readily lends itself to community in crafting.
Visiting from out of town?: Surrounding Green Door Folk School is Cedar North of J2 Farms. Cedar North is dedicated to enriching the world through arts and agriculture. Stay in the airbnb…steps from the classroom, art studio, and farm!
Date/Time: February 6th @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior experience required.
- Ages 18+
Booking Information and Policies:
What happens after I book the class?: After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Want to make sure you have all of the information before you dive in? Here’s our cancelation policy: We understand that plans change, and we do our best to accommodate while honoring the time, energy, and resources that go into preparing for each class.
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the class start date Receive a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. This fee helps cover the cost of filling your spot. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made less than 14 calendar days before class begins.
At this time, we are not able to offer:
• Course credit
• Transfers to other courses
This policy allows us to keep class sizes small and intimate, while minimizing pressure to increase overall course costs.
If the class is canceled by the school: In the event of inclement weather or other disruptions, we will issue a full refund and do our best to offer a reschedule option.
Policies:
Go for it! If you’ve been too long removed from your practice of writing or have a deep love for language, this is the class for you!